TL: Hua
Qi Xiaoyu almost instinctively wanted to deny it, but he didn’t say anything.
All his attention was on Xun Qian’s hand.
Xun Qian’s hand was cold and delicate, and his fingertips were smooth and full. In the hot movie theater, it seduced him like a cool spring.
He again saw the smile on Xun Qian’s lips and Adam’s apple in his throat rolling up and down as he spoke.
He didn’t have too many thoughts, and this afternoon, he didn’t have any inappropriate thoughts towards those sexy female models, but now… he felt his mouth parched and his tongue scorched.
He was just 23 years old, at the age of vigor and vitality. He used to be in a theater troupe surrounded by wolves, and the few people he dated had sincere intentions. He was almost in a state of no desire, not being close to anyone or interested in anyone.
But at this moment… Xun Qian made his heart sway and his imagination run wild.
Just as Qi Xiaoyu was trying to suppress his impulse, the movie scene suddenly turned bloody, and the woman who was lingering on the bed suddenly turned into a ghost.
A terrified scream rang out.
Qi Xiaoyu, who was struggling with himself, was startled and instinctively grasped Xun Qian’s hand that was pinching his fingertips.
Their knuckles were intertwined and tightly clasped together.
They were so close to each other—only an inch apart.
Qi Xiaoyu didn’t dare to move, so he could only turn his head stiffly to one side and stare at the flickering screen in front of him, “The rhythm of this movie is really strange.”
Xun Qian looked at his eyelashes flickering slightly on the side of his face, smiling, but didn’t move.
After a long while, Xun Qian felt that the hand holding him had loosened.
After another moment, the hand holding him seemed to be pulling out.
Xun Qian didn’t wait for that hand to be withdrawn and had already gripped it tightly, wrapping Qi Xiaoyu’s entire hand in his.
Qi Xiaoyu seemed to be surprised and struggled to break free.
Xun Qian held his hand tighter and said, “Don’t move; watch the movie; if you move too much, someone will see you.”
Qi Xiaoyu stared at the screen without moving.
It wasn’t until the movie ended and the staff came to clear the venue that Xun Qian let go of his hand.
The two walked out.
The mall outside was closed, and the elevators from the cinema to the mall were also closed.
Qi Xiaoyu looked at the time. It was already twenty past eleven, “Have we been watching for so long?”
Xun Qian smiled and suddenly looked up and asked, “What happened to the female ghost at the end?”
“Huh?” Qi Xiaoyu was stunned. Since Xun Qian held his hand, he had no idea what the second half was about, but he still looked calm. “She seems to have disappeared.”
“Really?”
Xun Qian smiled again.
They came out of the back door of the mall, and outside was a path full of sycamore trees.
Under the sycamore trees, there were rows of small red houses.
They stood by the road, waiting for the driver to drive the car out of the garage.
The night breeze of late spring was intoxicating.
Qi Xiaoyu stood, and Xun Qian sat; neither of them spoke, but there was a sense of tranquility in this silence.
Suddenly, the phone rang and broke this tranquil atmosphere.
Qi Xiaoyu got a phone call from Butler Cheng. He said with regret on the other end of the phone, “Mr. Qi, Xiao Hei was playing outside just now and bit off two wires…”
“Huh?” Qi Xiaoyu was a little puzzled.
Butler Cheng continued, “There is a power outage at home now, and the property management is looking for someone to fix it. But it’s too late today, and it probably won’t be fixed until late night… Why don’t you stay outside with the Third Master tonight?”
Then came another sound, “Ouch, I bumped into the table again in this darkness. When will property management come?”
Butler Cheng seemed to be talking to Mama Li, “It will take a few hours.”
After saying that, Butler Cheng sighed, “Hiya, it’s really inconvenient to have no electricity at home. The elevator can’t be used, and the Third Master won’t be able to go upstairs when he comes back. It’s also inconvenient to take a shower and sleep… Maybe you shouldn’t come back tonight.”
Qi Xiaoyu felt that what Butler Cheng said was so reasonable that he had to agree, “Okay, I understand.”
When he hung up the call, Xun Qian asked, “What’s wrong?”
Then he told the other party about the wire being bitten off by White-browed Hero.
Xun Qian rested his elbows on the wheelchair, bent his fingers, and placed them under his nose, smiling gently. He and Qi Xiaoyu knew exactly what was going on at home.
The car stopped in front of the two of them, and Xun Qian suggested, “Then let’s go to Weihao Hotel.”
Qi Xiaoyu remembered that his plan for the next day was to meet the crew of “The Turmoil in Mangchuan” with Zheng Peizu, and it happened to be near Weihao Hotel, so he nodded in agreement.
The room on the top floor of the Weihao Hotel was unused and reserved for Xun Qian.
Xun Qian rarely came here, and it was always vacant, but no one dared to neglect it. It was cleaned in the morning and evening, ready at any time Xun Qian needed it.
Hearing about Xun Qian’s sudden visit tonight, Zhang Han immediately came to receive him. Manager Zhong, who was in charge of the hotel business, and Manager Zhang, who was in charge of the casino, both were not yet off duty. They all lined up at the door to greet him.
Recently, Xun Qian ruthlessly removed the influence of his uncle in the Xun family business. He personally checked the accounts and personnel transfer records. Anyone who had any relationship with his uncle was compensated and laid off, regardless of qualifications or background. His actions were swift and clean.
The rest of the people, even if they were innocent, were cautious.
Faced with the threat from Mao’s family, Xun Qian also fought back with great force. However, every drop of money made the people next to him tremble with fear, and it was fortunate that Xun Qian had such courage.
They had only heard that the big boss above them could not be offended. Now that they had a little understanding, they realized that the big boss’s actions were really extraordinary.
Manager Zhong hurriedly took out a breath freshener and sprayed it into his mouth several times, saying in annoyance, “I’m so stupid. How can I eat garlic for dinner?”
Manager Zhang also reached out for it: “Old Zhong, spray it on me too.”
Zhang Han looked at their trembling and pitiful expressions and casually comforted them. “How can the Third Master have time to talk to you?”
Manager Zhong was stunned for a moment, as if he were both relieved and disappointed, “Then why did he come?”
As soon as he finished asking, he saw Xun Qian’s Maybach driving towards them.
A group of people immediately stood up and bent down.
Zhang Han whispered a reminder: “Don’t talk about work problems in front of the Third Master; smile more; be more festive, especially to the person around him.”
So when Qi Xiaoyu got out of the car, he received particularly enthusiastic attention.
Even if Xun Qian was in a good mood today, the two managers didn’t dare look at him.
They followed Zhang Han’s words and smiled with enthusiasm, especially at Qi Xiaoyu. They were both quite old, and when they smiled, half of their faces were covered with wrinkles, which made Qi Xiaoyu almost think that the two managers were in a state of mental abnormality.
Fortunately, they only escorted them to the elevator.
Zhang Han led Xun Qian and Qi Xiaoyu in, then said to Xun Qian, but also as if he were speaking to Qi Xiaoyu, “All other rooms in the hotel are full; only this one prepared for you has been empty.”
Then he said, “The room has been decorated according to your previous requirements, Third Master. Do you like it?”
Qi Xiaoyu asked curiously, “You decorated the room here?”
Xun Qian didn’t say anything.
Zhang Han had already opened the door.
After turning on the switch for the crystal chandelier, Qi Xiaoyu looked at the decoration of the living room and thought that Xun Qian had moved the entire Western antique furniture store back.
He noticed that Xun Qian had moved all the things he wanted to buy at the furniture store here without missing a single one. They were all the things he paid extra attention to.
In the dining cabinet, there was another set of sweet white glazed cups. He had found a similar one in the flower and bird market a long time ago, bought it back, and kept it in the house. He only took it out and used it occasionally when he drank tea.
Qi Xiaoyu leaned on the brown solid wood side cabinet with one hand and asked, “Why don’t you decorate your home?”
Xun Qian smiled, “I’ll leave the home for you to decorate.”
Zhang Han gently closed the door and went out.
Qi Xiaoyu and Xun Qian went from the living room to the bedroom.
Looking out from the French window of the bedroom, the river below is full of cruise ships, and the high-rise buildings on the opposite bank are lined up. It is really the most beautiful location in S City.
Xun Qian looked at Qi Xiaoyu’s back, showing a little uncertainty and loneliness, “Do you like it?”
Qi Xiaoyu turned his back to him and nodded heavily.
Standing in front of the window, whether looking inward and outward, it was like a meandering and luxurious dream.
The two went to take a shower one after another.
When Xun Qian came out, Qi Xiaoyu had already fallen asleep on the bed.
He wore a bathrobe, bent his body, and lay on his side on the bed.
The quilt slipped off his chest, the waistband of the bathrobe was loose, and the collar was open all the way to his abdomen.
His bangs hung over his eyes, his eyelashes covered him like crow wings, his lips were closed together, and he looked very lithe and quiet when he was asleep.
Xun Qian’s heart also became quiet and relaxed. From the moment he saw the boy eating breakfast in pajamas on the lawn, Qi Xiaoyu brought him hope and yearning for a normal family life.
Qi Xiaoyu made him feel comfortable and serene, and his progress was measured and just right, all to his liking.
He took out his mobile phone, quietly took a photo of Qi Xiaoyu sleeping, and set it as wallpaper.
He moved closer to him, raised his hand, and gently brushed Qi Xiaoyu’s soft lips with his fingers.
Qi Xiaoyu was sleeping soundly. He had been shooting commercials all day, and then went to the hospital to pick up Xun Qian, eat, and watch movies. He wanted to wait for Xun Qian to come back after taking a shower, and then they could chat before going to sleep. However, he was too tired and almost fell asleep as soon as he got on the bed, without any reaction to Xun Qian’s movements.
Xun Qian’s fingers lingered from his lips to his cheeks. He even leaned over slightly, wanting to kiss the pink lips, but the phone rang twice.
He glanced at the screen of his phone with some displeasure, wondering who would dare to send him a message at this time, but the screen showed that the message was sent by Zhang Han.
If it was not an emergency, Zhang Han would not disturb him at this time.
He swiped the screen, and Zhang Han’s message showed: “The old madam brought the person from the Tang family to S City. They just landed tonight and asked you to meet tomorrow morning.”
Xun Qian’s eyes darkened, and he coughed a few times with his mouth pressed down. The past, which had gradually faded away because of Qi Xiaoyu, came to him again.
He turned off his phone and threw it aside.
Then he gently covered Qi Xiaoyu with the quilt. No matter what, he had to solve the problem and not let those things affect Qi Xiaoyu.